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Niton Family History

Niton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aiton, Nixon, Nimon, Simon, Nitta, Hilton, Linton, Alton, Vito

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Where is the Niton family from?

You can see how Niton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Niton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Niton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Niton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Niton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Niton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Niton. For the veterans among your Niton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Niton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Niton in 1964 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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